idealistic
Example Sentences
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Yes, he was idealistic and altruistic and earnestly committed to saving lives and making life better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The 14th Amendment is part of what made such visions — however idealistic — possible.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
"Martian was once idealistic and full of hope, then his moral compass gets eroded by the things he has to do and the sacrifices that go into it."
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Someone young, idealistic, like the kids they’d never had, would die as part of a well-intentioned but risky move from Hal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
No matter how unrealistic or idealistic the dream might be, I’ve secretly clung to it with my whole heart.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing idealistic
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